Event Listings - Going West Festival 2007

Event Listings - Going West Books & Writers Festival 2007

Word Up – a teenage youth event for ‘wannabe’ poets, singers, rappers, writers, musicians and comedians to show-off their talent at Corbans Estate Arts Centre, Henderson.
8 Sept Bookmarket – a day-long market for second-hand, rare and hand-made books at Titirangi War Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Rd.

8 Sept Poetry Slam – an evening for poets – professional or up-and-coming - to perform their work and be judged by members of the audience at Titirangi War Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Rd.

14-16 Sept Books & Writers Weekend – A celebration of the Kiwi writing spirit with more than 30 novelists, poets, artists and performers at Titirangi War Memorial Hall, featuring renowned Irish playwright, Ursula Rani Sarma. Attend the whole weekend, come for a day or select a couple of sessions that appeal. Visit www.goingwest.co.nz for a full programme listing.

22 Sept Storyfest – a magical brew of storytelling and creative activities for the whole family at Kelston Community Centre, Kelston.

29 Aug - 1 Sept Hatch (or Plight of the Penguins)

This fascinating one man show starring Stuart Devenie is based on the twisted, true story of Joseph Hatch. Upstanding citizen, ex-Mayor of Invercargill, member of Parliament and successful businessman, Hatch is thrust headfirst into an international controversy over his slaughter of more than three million penguins on Macquarie Island. Hounded by the New Zealand Government, The Times of London, the Seamen’s Union, the mothers of Dunedin and even H.G. Wells, Hatch is determined to clear his name and justify his actions. Hero or villain? You decide! Spend an outlandish evening in the company of this charismatic, wily, obsessive man. Being held at the Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, Waitakere City. Ticket prices are $28 (full) or $23 (conc) or $20 (group concession for 10 or more) or $15 (students).

Visit www.goingwest.co.nz for more information.

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